Pistachio-Crusted Salmon
Elegant salmon with nut crust
25m
Total
340
Calories
36g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
6g
Carbs
2g
Fiber
4g
Net Carbs
19g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
10
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
1
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup Shelled pistachios (Finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine chopped pistachios, parsley, and lemon zest.
- 4
Brush top of each salmon fillet with Dijon mustard.
- 5
Press pistachio mixture onto the mustard-coated salmon, creating an even crust.
- 6
Drizzle with olive oil and place on prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and crust is golden. Internal temp should reach 145°F.
💡 Tips
- •Don't skip the mustard - it helps crust adhere
- •Pistachios add healthy fats and beautiful color
- •Watch carefully to prevent burning the nuts